Fact Sheets

Stroke
Stroke, a blockage of blood flow to the brain, can cause symptoms ranging from barely noticeable to disabling to death. Fast treatment is vital.
Transient Ischemic Attack
A brief episode in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked.
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
CVST occurs when a blood clot forms in the cerebral venous sinus.
Vascular Abnormalities
Vascular abnormalities, such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous malformation, occur when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.
Carotid Artery Disease Imaging
Diagnostic radiology can detect carotid artery disease, the narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels transporting blood to the brain, face and neck.
Brain Injury
A brain injury is a disruption in the function of the brain when an outside force makes it rock back and forth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Concussion
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that leads to short-term impairment of mental function.
Coronary Atherosclerosis Treatments
Coronary atherosclerosis treatments remove blockages from the walls of the arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Learn more about this treatment.
Atherosclerosis
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
Endovascular Brain Surgery
Endovascular neurosurgery is a minimally invasive procedure that is an alternative to traditional brain surgery. Learn more about this procedure.